2016 Olympic Games [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 5-21]

[usagre]

Yes but in 2016 system there were no chances for more than 5 places from europe side.Fiba one and last time all semifinalist from eurobaskets must have direct places to Olympics ! Usa is strongest team and i wouldnt be even suprised if next 4 teams in powerankings are from europe side.

That's right. Just like in 1996 only 4 spots were allocated to Europe.

[judasmartel]

That's right. Just like in 1996 only 4 spots were allocated to Europe.

That was before the OQTs were instituted. Now, if only the IOC isn't so adamant at keeping the Olympic teams at 12...

[usagre]

That was before the OQTs were instituted. Now, if only the IOC isn't so adamant at keeping the Olympic teams at 12...

I would do it this way. No host automatic spot. Automatics only for 5 continental champions. Then one big qualifying tournament with the top 7 teams getting births. So theoretically you could have up to 8 European teams in. Imagine the battles that would go on in the preliminary round of the Olympics.

[SashKX]

They just completed the draw.

Group A:

1. USA
2. France
3. Serbia
4. Venezuela
5. Australia
6. China

Group B:

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. Nigeria
4. Croatia
5. Brazil
6. Lithuania


This will be fun.

[CoachZ]

They just completed the draw.

Group A:

1. USA
2. France
3. Serbia
4. Venezuela
5. Australia
6. China

Group B:

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. Nigeria
4. Croatia
5. Brazil
6. Lithuania


This will be fun.

So this draw just fucked us. Basically if we want any chance to medal we need to finish 2nd in the group and beat France. I like the idea to be in group with USA, so that would take the pressure off and we won't have to feel like we are doomed in later phases. So finish 2nd in the group and then take care of business vs Lith/Croatia/Argentina whoever is 3rd in Group B. Finish 3rd in the group and we are looking at USA again in the Semis.

[usagre]

Are you guys sure the draw has taken place ?

[SashKX]

Are you guys sure the draw has taken place ?

Watched it live on FIBA channel, they shared it on their Facebook page.

[Dtown]

Draw just evened up the groups and then some. You can make the case that 3 of the 4 best teams are in A.

France vs. Serbia is massive.

[R1ou]

Draw just evened up the groups and then some. You can make the case that 3 of the 4 best teams are in A.

France vs. Serbia is massive.

Still I think that Group B is more competitive.USA/France/Serbia can potentially be the 3 medallists,but I think a group with 5 close teams is more fun to watch overall.

[Silent Killer]

They just completed the draw.

Group A:

1. USA
2. France
3. Serbia
4. Venezuela
5. Australia
6. China

Group B:

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. Nigeria
4. Croatia
5. Brazil
6. Lithuania


This will be fun.

for me the top 4 for each group are
1. USA
2. France
3. Serbia
4. Australia

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. Lithuania
4. Croatia

[usagre]

Watched it live on FIBA channel, they shared it on their Facebook page.

Thanks.

Group a looks top heavy while B is balanced throughout.

[Levenspiel]

Group A

06/08 AUS vs. OQT 1
06/08 CHN vs. USA
06/08 VEN vs. OQT 2
08/08 OQT 2 vs. AUS
08/08 USA vs. VEN
08/08 OQT 1 vs. CHN
10/08 OQT 2 vs. OQT 1
10/08 AUS vs. USA
10/08 VEN vs. CHN
12/08 CHN vs. AUS
12/08 USA vs. OQT 2
12/08 OQT 1 vs. VEN
14/08 USA vs. OQT 1
14/08 AUS vs. VEN
14/08 OQT 2 vs. CHN


Group B

07/08 BRA vs. LTU
07/08 OQT 3 vs. ESP
07/08 NGR vs. ARG
09/08 ESP vs. BRA
09/08 LTU vs. NGR
09/08 ARG vs. OQT 3
11/08 BRA vs. OQT 3
11/08 NGR vs. ESP
11/08 LTU vs. ARG
13/08 ARG vs. BRA
13/08 ESP vs. LTU
13/08 OQT 3 vs. NGR
15/08 NGR vs. BRA
15/08 ESP vs. ARG
15/08 LTU vs. OQT 3

Kings posted this schedule latest on May 21st, 2016 (see the thread opener), which shows the very same teams as in your latest groups.

Either the draw was already set long time ago, or he's the Nostradamus.

[Dtown]

Kings have posted this schedule in May 21st, 2016 (the thread opener). Either the draw was already set long time ago, or he's the Nostradamus.

They made the schedule when they finished the initial draw. The draw today just determined who were the OQT's listed.

[usagre]

In both 2008 and 2012 the USA had identical roads to gold. Australia-Argentina-Spain. If they are to win again I think the road will be completely different this time.

[Levenspiel]

They made the schedule when they finished the initial draw. The draw today just determined who were the OQT's listed.

Aha, got it, thanks. I thought OQT1, OQT2, OQT3 were already determined as the winners of 3 tournaments (OQT1 being Manila winner, OQT2 being Turin winner, etc). So, it was not.